I don't know if anyone else saw this article in the new Super Street, but I thought it was interesting.

Top Secret made their own GT-R out of the V35 Skyline. They ended up using a VK45 motor, and put VQ30 rods and pistons in the bottom end. I think they said a ball park figure of 800HP (of course there were a lot of other modifcations, and a turbo..)

 

I was under the impression that VQ35 rods were stronger.

 

from side by side pics vq 30 appear to be thicker and i believe they are prob 100whp stronger from what i see.

 

So does that mean the VQ35 rods are good for 700 HP

 

I don't ever plan to go anywhere near 700HP, but this has made me wonder would it be more beneficial for a 4th gen hybrid swap (3.0 botton end, then use the 3.5 block) over the semi-complete 3.5 swap (3.0 timing/ecu, no vtc)?

Sorry, I don't have much knowledge on building engines.. I would definately like to know more though.

 

The 350z guys don't begin to blow their rods until 450whp or so. That's more than enough to have fun, torque steer and all.

 

our rods are the same as the vq30det in the y33 GT-U. its the pistons that are different. theyre 9:1 comp so they can handle the boost. our motors are more stout than most people think. all the nissan v series racing motors mostly use the vq30det rods and pistons

 

Good point, I hadn't thought if they were VQ30DE or DET. I think the VQ30DET is rated at like 287hp, which is supposed to be "conservative"

 

I wish somebody could find a reasonable priced source on DET pistons.